Amazon Web Services training at Columbus State

Columbus State and AWS Academy are excited to bring Amazon Web Services (AWS) training to Central Ohio. Columbus
State is working with AWS Academy to offer professional development programs designed
to build cloud skills and credentials. These classes provide an opportunity for IT
workers and other professionals to expand their knowledge of cloud computing and stay
competitive in their field.

Columbus State’s Office of Workforce Innovation is now offering non-credit AWS Academy
classes. The classes focus on the baseline knowledge needed to take the AWS Cloud
Practitioner Certification and AWS Solution Architect Certification, and will be taught
on Columbus State’s campus by AWS Academy-accredited instructors. AWS Academy developed
the course curriculum, which is maintained by subject matter experts to reflect current
services and best practices. Details for each class are below.

AWS Architecture Course Series

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

Get an introduction to the components of Amazon Web Services (AWS). This course provides
a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture,
pricing, and support. Upon completion of the Cloud Foundations course, participants
should have the skills and knowledge required to prepare for the AWS Cloud Practitioner
exam.

Prerequisite Knowledge

This is an entry-level course, but participants should have the following:

General IT technical knowledge

General IT business knowledge

Cost: $475

When: January 14, 2019

The class will meet one night per week for six weeks. Each weekly class will meet
for two and half hours. An additional three to five hours per week is expected outside
of class to complete homework, readings, labs, etc.

AWS Academy Cloud Computing Architecture

The AWS Academy Cloud Computing Architect course is designed for individuals who have
successfully completed the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course OR have already obtained
any AWS Certification. The course is focused on developing participants’ technical
expertise in cloud computing services and the application of those services. This
course assumes that participants already have an IT background and does not provide
instruction on introductory-level IT concepts. Upon completion of the Cloud Computing
Architecture course, participants should have the skills and knowledge required to
prepare for the AWS Solutions Architect exam.

Prerequisite Knowledge

This class is designed for professionals with foundational IT experience. Learn more